Salt Lake City School District
Elementary Assistant Principal
Salt Lake City School District, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Work Location: Whittier Elementary FTE: 1.0 Contract Days: 242 Days Priority Screen Date: *Close of business on November 14, 2024 *Anticipated Start Date: *January *2025 *FLSA Status: * Exempt *Benefits: * Eligible *Starting Salary: * Administrator #8, Lane 1 *Interview Date: * TBD
JOB SUMMARY
The assistant principal provides positive leadership and guidance to create continuous improvement toward equity, excellence and achievement for each student, in support of the school principal's vision and goals of providing excellence and equity: every student, every classroom, every day.
The assistant principal, under the direction of the principal will:
Implement policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.Focus school resources and personnel on student achievement for student growth.Manage a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, afterschool programs assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.Supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.Support the principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.
This position is supervised by the school principal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Education or related fieldValid state of Utah Professional Administrative/Supervisory License, or have documentation from your accredited administrative prep program certifying you will be recommended for Professional Administrative/Supervisory licensure by the start date of the administrative assignment, or an Administrative/Supervisory license from another state that is transferrable to UtahThree years of licensed experience in K-12 educationProfessional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to provide positive and inspirational leadership/guidance and a collaborative mindset to learning community stakeholdersHave an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire with the districtCurrent Utah School Leadership License or a license from another state that is transferrable to UtahExperience with coaching teachers through growth-evoking feedback, and development and delivery of professional development activities to improve student achievement communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school communityExperience supervising/evaluating the conduct/performance of personnelAbility to implement policies, procedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with requirementsExperience facilitating grade level/content PLC's/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievementKnowledgeable of culturally competent strategies and culturally responsive, professional communication/engagement strategies with all members of the school communityKnowledge of and leadership on behalf of effective English Language Learners teaching practicesKnowledge of school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procuremen and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethicsExperience with development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management processKnowledge in student leadership development, deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic and social growthAbility to be flexible and adaptable with changing priorities and needs of the school, students, parents, district, and other stakeholdersExperience and ability with Special Education instruction, 504 plans, laws and regulations, behavior management, Safety Plans, and community support agenciesKnowledge of Dual Language Immersion instruction and programmingKnowledge of Gifted and Talented instruction and programmingSpeaks, reads, writes and understands Spanish
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborate with other relevant colleagues and community members; attend a variety of meetings; stay current on applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; prepare written materials (e.g. budgets, curriculum, reports, directives, memos, etc.) prepare and deliver presentations
Effectively and diplomatically interact and work in cooperation with district staff at all levels, as well as outside entities; incorporate culturally competent strategies and utilize culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community
Facilitate communication between personnel, administration, and/or the general public to evaluate solutions, solve problems, and/or resolve employee relations conflicts
Provide sound judgement and advise to constituent community; use excellent critical thinking, decision making and organizational skills
Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represent the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees
Maintain adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality
Supervise and evaluate the conduct/performance of all assigned personnel
Provide professional development to engage staff in activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs to improve student learning; coach teachers and staff through growth-evoking feedback
Provide timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practiceFacilitate leadership capacity among staffSupport the school principal with developing a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students
Facilitate PLC meetings to analyze student data; lead the implementation of effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or prior academic achievement
Analyze and interpret student achievement data to understand and implement achievement strategies based on the school's Student Success Plan (SSP)
Implement policies, p rocedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements
Knowledge of and leadership on behalf of: effective English Language Learner teaching practices; accelerated/extended learning programs, and; special needs students, including laws and regulations of special education and 504 plans.
Assist in the management of the school facility and grounds for an appropriate, safe, working and learning environment and manage a school budget in alignment with school needs
Conduct school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procurement and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethics
Develop positive growth-minded interactions
JOB SUMMARY
The assistant principal provides positive leadership and guidance to create continuous improvement toward equity, excellence and achievement for each student, in support of the school principal's vision and goals of providing excellence and equity: every student, every classroom, every day.
The assistant principal, under the direction of the principal will:
Implement policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.Focus school resources and personnel on student achievement for student growth.Manage a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, afterschool programs assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.Supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.Support the principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.
This position is supervised by the school principal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Education or related fieldValid state of Utah Professional Administrative/Supervisory License, or have documentation from your accredited administrative prep program certifying you will be recommended for Professional Administrative/Supervisory licensure by the start date of the administrative assignment, or an Administrative/Supervisory license from another state that is transferrable to UtahThree years of licensed experience in K-12 educationProfessional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to provide positive and inspirational leadership/guidance and a collaborative mindset to learning community stakeholdersHave an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire with the districtCurrent Utah School Leadership License or a license from another state that is transferrable to UtahExperience with coaching teachers through growth-evoking feedback, and development and delivery of professional development activities to improve student achievement communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school communityExperience supervising/evaluating the conduct/performance of personnelAbility to implement policies, procedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with requirementsExperience facilitating grade level/content PLC's/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievementKnowledgeable of culturally competent strategies and culturally responsive, professional communication/engagement strategies with all members of the school communityKnowledge of and leadership on behalf of effective English Language Learners teaching practicesKnowledge of school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procuremen and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethicsExperience with development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management processKnowledge in student leadership development, deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic and social growthAbility to be flexible and adaptable with changing priorities and needs of the school, students, parents, district, and other stakeholdersExperience and ability with Special Education instruction, 504 plans, laws and regulations, behavior management, Safety Plans, and community support agenciesKnowledge of Dual Language Immersion instruction and programmingKnowledge of Gifted and Talented instruction and programmingSpeaks, reads, writes and understands Spanish
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborate with other relevant colleagues and community members; attend a variety of meetings; stay current on applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; prepare written materials (e.g. budgets, curriculum, reports, directives, memos, etc.) prepare and deliver presentations
Effectively and diplomatically interact and work in cooperation with district staff at all levels, as well as outside entities; incorporate culturally competent strategies and utilize culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community
Facilitate communication between personnel, administration, and/or the general public to evaluate solutions, solve problems, and/or resolve employee relations conflicts
Provide sound judgement and advise to constituent community; use excellent critical thinking, decision making and organizational skills
Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represent the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees
Maintain adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality
Supervise and evaluate the conduct/performance of all assigned personnel
Provide professional development to engage staff in activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs to improve student learning; coach teachers and staff through growth-evoking feedback
Provide timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practiceFacilitate leadership capacity among staffSupport the school principal with developing a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students
Facilitate PLC meetings to analyze student data; lead the implementation of effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or prior academic achievement
Analyze and interpret student achievement data to understand and implement achievement strategies based on the school's Student Success Plan (SSP)
Implement policies, p rocedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements
Knowledge of and leadership on behalf of: effective English Language Learner teaching practices; accelerated/extended learning programs, and; special needs students, including laws and regulations of special education and 504 plans.
Assist in the management of the school facility and grounds for an appropriate, safe, working and learning environment and manage a school budget in alignment with school needs
Conduct school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procurement and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethics
Develop positive growth-minded interactions